OPM Officials Arrested Over $10,000 Bribes in Refugee Status Scam
A multimillion-shilling bribery scheme in which desperate asylum seekers were allegedly forced to pay between $5,000 and $10,000 for refugee status has led to the arrest of six senior officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The arrests, carried out by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), target officials
Peace, wealth creation to dominate Museveni’s State of the Nation Address
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at Kololo Independence Grounds as he prepares to begin his seventh term in office. Museveni, who earlier this year won the presidential election, defeated seven challengers, including Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine of
Rocks Plus loses Shs1.2bn claim in dfcu trucks dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a claim against dfcu Bank, ruling that the lender lawfully repossessed and sold trucks belonging to Rocks Plus (U) Limited and did not act in bad faith or dispose of the assets at an undervalue. In a judgment delivered on June
BoU Sets Shs 50 Million Daily Cash Withdrawal Limit for Individuals
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced new over-the-counter cash withdrawal limits for bank accounts, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the new guidelines, individual account holders will be limited to a daily cash withdrawal cap of Shs 50 million and a weekly limit of Shs 500
Court orders NYTIL to pay Shs 180M for polluting River Nile
Firm fined Shs 180m for polluting River Nile The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court in Kampala has fined Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) Shs 180 million after the company admitted to illegally discharging industrial waste onto neighbouring land and into a section of the River Nile. The conviction follows investigations
530 days in prison: Court orders start of Besigye, Lutale treason trial
The High court has ordered that the treason trial of former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused begin next week, marking a significant step in a case that has drawn public and legal attention. Presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma directed that all pre-trial processes, including the appointment and swearing-in
Singer Master Parrot Killed in Northern Bypass Accident
Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot has reportedly died following a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. According to eyewitness accounts, the singer was knocked by a speeding motorcycle while attempting to cross the busy highway on Monday evening. He is said to have died on the spot. The
Parliament Vets Over 80 Nominees for Ministerial Positions
Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions. The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Oboth Marksons and deputised by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and has scheduled to handle the vetting process today and tomorrow, Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Late Paul Kafeero’s Body Exhumed for DNA Analysis
The body of the late Paul Kaeero has been exhumed to facilitate DNA sampling, Daily Star has learned. The exhumation exercise was carried out earlier today by a team of pathologists led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, in line with a court order and established forensic
BoU Clears Absa Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail, Wealth Business
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda, marking a major development in the country’s banking sector. The regulatory greenlight paves the way for Absa to take over Standard Chartered’s retail and wealth portfolio,
